Trump Administration Threatens Federal Funding for Schools Over Mental Health Screenings Without Parental Consent

The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice issued a warning to state attorneys general, stating that school districts administering mental health screenings to students without first notifying parents and obtaining written consent are noncompliant with parental rights laws. The administration emphasized that such noncompliance could lead to the loss of federal funding, escalating its crackdown on these practices.